Steak and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a quick and easy meal for a busy day. It is made with sirloin steak, fresh asparagus, bell pepper and a homemade sauce.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time20minutes
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
1/4cupbeef stock
1 1/2tablespoonsoyster sauce
1 1/2tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce
2teaspoonsginger paste*
1/2teaspoonchili pepper paste*
2garlic clovesminced
1teaspooncornstarch
2tablespoonscanola oildivided
12ouncesboneless sirloin or strip steaktrimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1poundmedium asparagustrimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1red bell pepperseeded and cut into strips
1/3cupchopped green onions
Instructions
Whisk together stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ginger paste, pepper paste, garlic, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and shake or swirl the skillet to coat bottom with oil.
Add beef and stir-fry until just browned but not cooked through. Transfer beef to a plate and discard liquid and oil from the skillet.
Return the skillet to high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and shake or swirl the skillet to coat the bottom with oil.
Add asparagus and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add stock mixture and stir to coat vegetables. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Add beef and any beef juices back to the skillet. Toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
*Ginger and chili pepper pastes can be found in the refrigerated produce section near fresh herbs. You can substitute fresh grated ginger and red pepper flakes if the pastes are not available.